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Anticoagulants are medicines that help prevent blood clots. They're given to people at ahigh risk ofgetting clots, to reduce their chances of developingserious conditions such as strokes and heart attacks.
Articles for Anticoagulant medicines
How to take anticoagulants
Read about how anticoagulants are taken, what to do if you miss a dose or take too much, and how your treatment will be monitored.
Introduction
Anticoagulants are medicines that reduce the ability of the blood to clot. Read about why they're used, how you take them and what you need to bear in mind while taking them.
Tell me the main side effects of anticoagulant medicines
Read about the main side effects of anticoagulants, including excessive bleeding.
What should I consider when taking anticoagulants
Read about the things you need to bear in mind if you're taking anticoagulants, including whether they're safe while pregnant and what other medications you need to avoid.
Why anticoagulants are used
Anticoagulant medicines are used if your blood is clotting too quickly. When this happens, blood clots can form in the wrong places.
